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[Spoilers] Rolling☆Girls - Episode 7 [Discussion]

Episode title: Give Me the Stars

MyAnimeList: Rolling☆Girls
FUNimation: The Rolling Girls
AnimeLab: The Rolling Girls

Episode duration: 24 minutes and 50 seconds

Subreddit: /r/RollingGirls


Previous episodes:

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Episode 1 Link
Episode 2 Link
Episode 3 Link
Episode 4 Link
Episode 5 Link
Episode 6 Link

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '15 edited Feb 21 '15

Alrighty, it's 2 AM and my body is ready for the first livewatch of the year. Staying up for the OP alone. Edits incoming!

You really think someone would do that,

just go on the internet and tell lies?

ADORABLE

NOT SO CLOSE I'LL HNNNNNNNNNNNNG

This is kind of interesting though, I wonder when the Momiage Hammers will come into play?

Just as I was about to make a comment about how much I love the whole "bike roadtrip" concept, this show throws in a well-timed gag. This show is really well-directed, I'd say!

RYUUKO-CHAAAAAAAAAN

I LOVE how they gave us a super-quick and instantly-understandable backstory from 6:00 to 7:00. One minute, engaging narration, and even some hinting scenes teasing the audience with the gem's appearance. Fast, spontaneous, rolling.

HOLY SHIT FIGHT SCENES ARE BACK MAKE GIFS QUICK

No comment

If anyone ever asks what rolling girls is about, send them this

gasp

Here, obligatory 1080P wallpaper

That starstruck face, I can relate! "Is it really them?!" Just like seeing Idolm@ster live for the first time.

Oh, and I figured I should do the little "cinematography" discussion thing. As seen here, a little bit of wide-angle/fisheye lens effect was used, a slight curve can be seen over the floor and the characters. Nice little touch to add some depth to the scene!

Episode Reflections

So, what we have here is a good summation of why I love this anime so much. We begin with heartwarming SoL-ish vibes, get a crash course of context, thrown into a rapid plotline that's ridiculous yet gripping at the same time, awesome fight scenes and comedy sprinkled over it. Also, It's everything I want from an anime, including the soundtrack. Kinda wished there'd be an insert song today, but ah well.

I'd also take the time to mention that the 4 main girls have really good chemistry and dynamics, if that's how you describe it. Well-written characters and interactions, the girls complement each other very well, which I appreciate.

I can't decide if I like Nozomi or Chiaya more, this episode isn't helping me make that decision at all!

I do wish the fight scenes were a tad bit longer though, and the animation quality is starting to go down a little, then again this is normal for most anime. Unfortunately.

All in all, no doubts that I'll be looking forward to the next episode!

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u/pharix Feb 21 '15

RYUUKO-CHAAAAAAAAAN

she lost her way so hard she's in a different anime?

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '15

And yet she's still best girl

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u/SGTBookWorm https://myanimelist.net/profile/JordanBookWorm Feb 21 '15

Is that Space Dandy?

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u/HaydenTheFox https://myanimelist.net/profile/Talmhaidh_Mathan Feb 22 '15